After meeting my niece, Josephine Lombard in 10 years, it was quite amazing that she had grown up to be a woman, and even more amazing that she was now a mother. I had asked numerous questions about her life before and after the revolution; just like anybody else, her status of life had remained the same. But anyways, within the conversation within Josephine, I had completely forgotten about the New Emperor Napoleon's coronation. So instead of staying the whole time in Josephine's house chatting, I decided to take her to see the new emperor as well. Since the coronation took place in Notre Dame de Paris in a private manner, non of the commoners were able to see. However, we were able to see Napoleon give a speech to us all.
Our new Emperor Napoleon, unlike Louis XVI, seemed to be favored by the public for his bold and successful military campaigns and wars. Despite the fact that we had held our revolution to escape absolute rule, the citizens seem to be nonchalant. Personally speaking, currently, I do not think the revolution has done much to change the way of our lives right now. Because overall, what had changed in our lives was just our ruler,and for the citizens of the 3rd estate, almost nothing had changed at all.
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Journal Entry 2
Almost everyday, in a near by square, there seems to be an execution of some sort. But today, however, there was a very special execution; it was the execution of "King" Louis XVI. As I tried my best to get the best view of this historical moment, I saw an old friend, my sergeant from the American Revolution, Alexandre Constantin. Since Alexandre had been a very tall man, it was almost impossible to sight him. Despite the fact that many years had past from our fighting at America, I had recognized him, and he had too. But even though we had seen each other, it was very hard to get to where he was, for the crowd had gone crazy at the death of Louis XVI. We soon found each other, and started to talk.B ut instead of talking about any of our past, we talked about the present, about this great revolution occurring in front of us.Out of all the things old Alexandre had said I remember one thing very clearly, “This revolution’ll turn this country ‘to dust i’ll tell ya.” Throughout the execution and even after the execution, I pondered on Alexandre’s words over and again. What if this revolution will drive us to a state more worse than before? Would there be another revolution? Would there be more deaths? That night I could not get to sleep. What we had risked our lives to protect(our rights) may not be protected at all. __
Journal Entry 1
What I have experienced and seen today I think will change my life forever. As I was on my normal morning duty, I heard loud shouts and noises from outside. This was no special occurrence, but the magnitude of the voices and shouts seemed much greater than previous occasions. When I took a peek at the windows of the Bastille, to my shock, there were approximately a thousand people, just in front of the Bastille. Today, it was no protest; it was a rebellion, or I should say, a beginning to a revolution. There were guns being fired from the mob, and in time, the governing commander ordered retaliation. But all of us at the Bastille knew that we did not even stand a chance. Then I knew I faced a dilemma: either to defend the Bastille with about 80 other old men, or to side with the Revolutionaries, the 1000 of them. Even though I understood the danger and risk for my family if I had joined the revolutionaries, I decided to switch sides, to follow what I truly believed in.
Instead of myself being the only one leaving, I had consulted with another 9 men, who seemed to have similar views towards the unjust government. After carefully planning and talking, we quickly set up a plan: the 10 of us would secretly escape the Bastille with 2 cannons that we may use, and aid the revolutionaries, so that all of France may live with more ease. And then it was done; we joined the Revolutionaries, who seemed to gladly welcome us, both ourselves and the cannons.
After the Bastille had been torn down, the Revolutionaries had killed the governing commander of the Bastille, as well all the fellow guards I had worked with. It was a terrible sight seeing old colleagues die, but it had been their deliberate decisions that led them to their deaths.the 10 of us who had escaped now was sure that we had made the right choice.
As I was heading home at night, I visited the house of a distant cousin and friend, Pierre Leroy. Pierre was with his friend, whose name was Leonardio Perisia, a young Repairman. Immediately to my arrival, I informed the two of them about the life changing experience I had just had. And from then, up to nightfall, the three of us discussed ideas of revolution, and it seemed as though the two had the same thought as myself. Despite Pierre was a Bourgeoisie and had better living conditions than other people, Even he sought change, he wanted the 3rd estate's participation in the government.
On my way home from Pierre's house, I met a writer, Bastien Roux, who wanted to know what I had done at Bastille. I told her everything as well as my personal aspects on the revolution.
Financial situation: Being employed as a soldier by the government, Armand first believed his occupation to be a stable one. However, he was soon proven wrong; The government reduced a great portion in his pay, causing him to just barely make a living for his family.
Appearance: Dark Haired with Dark eyes,some facial hair, has a burly body
Habitual locations: (where are you found most of the time?) : He would like to be found in either his house or at the Bastille.
Daily routine: (If scheduled for work)
Armand’s schedule is a very boring one, he has either the day or night shift, in each where he needs to be at work for 12 hours with one meal break.
Personality/Quirks/Unique Personality Traits: Armand is sincere, but at times rebellious. Armand is insurgent against the government and is wanting a change,but he cannot openly participate among the revolutionaries, for Armand places his family over all other things.
Past/individual-family history:
Armand always had worked for the government for the soldier; in the past, he had been sent as reinforcements to the American Revolution. Closely watching a nation gaining freedom through a revolution, he believed the same possible for his own nation. Due to his age, he had now been incapable of serving in battle, soon being sent to work at the Bastille with other soldiers like him. At the Bastille, he kept close to one of the prisoners there, a revolutionary aristocrat.
Family: Wife, 2 sons, 3 daughters
Social relations with your own and other classes (people you deal with or know
about in the class, AND your opinions and feelings about them):
Religion: Had once been a Catholic, but after such gloomy periods in his life, Bastien Armand has abandoned it.
Education: elementary education
Languages you speak: French
Main privileges and/or hardships:
The main hardship Armand faces is that he wants to both maintain life for his family, and also join the revolutionaries.
Journal Entry 3
After meeting my niece, Josephine Lombard in 10 years, it was quite amazing that she had grown up to be a woman, and even more amazing that she was now a mother. I had asked numerous questions about her life before and after the revolution; just like anybody else, her status of life had remained the same. But anyways, within the conversation within Josephine, I had completely forgotten about the New Emperor Napoleon's coronation. So instead of staying the whole time in Josephine's house chatting, I decided to take her to see the new emperor as well. Since the coronation took place in Notre Dame de Paris in a private manner, non of the commoners were able to see. However, we were able to see Napoleon give a speech to us all.Our new Emperor Napoleon, unlike Louis XVI, seemed to be favored by the public for his bold and successful military campaigns and wars. Despite the fact that we had held our revolution to escape absolute rule, the citizens seem to be nonchalant. Personally speaking, currently, I do not think the revolution has done much to change the way of our lives right now. Because overall, what had changed in our lives was just our ruler,and for the citizens of the 3rd estate, almost nothing had changed at all.
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Journal Entry 2
Almost everyday, in a near by square, there seems to be an execution of some sort. But today, however, there was a very special execution; it was the execution of "King" Louis XVI. As I tried my best to get the best view of this historical moment, I saw an old friend, my sergeant from the American Revolution, Alexandre Constantin. Since Alexandre had been a very tall man, it was almost impossible to sight him. Despite the fact that many years had past from our fighting at America, I had recognized him, and he had too. But even though we had seen each other, it was very hard to get to where he was, for the crowd had gone crazy at the death of Louis XVI. We soon found each other, and started to talk.B ut instead of talking about any of our past, we talked about the present, about this great revolution occurring in front of us.Out of all the things old Alexandre had said I remember one thing very clearly, “This revolution’ll turn this country ‘to dust i’ll tell ya.” Throughout the execution and even after the execution, I pondered on Alexandre’s words over and again. What if this revolution will drive us to a state more worse than before? Would there be another revolution? Would there be more deaths? That night I could not get to sleep. What we had risked our lives to protect(our rights) may not be protected at all.__
Journal Entry 1
What I have experienced and seen today I think will change my life forever. As I was on my normal morning duty, I heard loud shouts and noises from outside. This was no special occurrence, but the magnitude of the voices and shouts seemed much greater than previous occasions. When I took a peek at the windows of the Bastille, to my shock, there were approximately a thousand people, just in front of the Bastille. Today, it was no protest; it was a rebellion, or I should say, a beginning to a revolution. There were guns being fired from the mob, and in time, the governing commander ordered retaliation. But all of us at the Bastille knew that we did not even stand a chance. Then I knew I faced a dilemma: either to defend the Bastille with about 80 other old men, or to side with the Revolutionaries, the 1000 of them. Even though I understood the danger and risk for my family if I had joined the revolutionaries, I decided to switch sides, to follow what I truly believed in.Instead of myself being the only one leaving, I had consulted with another 9 men, who seemed to have similar views towards the unjust government. After carefully planning and talking, we quickly set up a plan: the 10 of us would secretly escape the Bastille with 2 cannons that we may use, and aid the revolutionaries, so that all of France may live with more ease. And then it was done; we joined the Revolutionaries, who seemed to gladly welcome us, both ourselves and the cannons.
After the Bastille had been torn down, the Revolutionaries had killed the governing commander of the Bastille, as well all the fellow guards I had worked with. It was a terrible sight seeing old colleagues die, but it had been their deliberate decisions that led them to their deaths.the 10 of us who had escaped now was sure that we had made the right choice.
As I was heading home at night, I visited the house of a distant cousin and friend, Pierre Leroy. Pierre was with his friend, whose name was Leonardio Perisia, a young Repairman. Immediately to my arrival, I informed the two of them about the life changing experience I had just had. And from then, up to nightfall, the three of us discussed ideas of revolution, and it seemed as though the two had the same thought as myself. Despite Pierre was a Bourgeoisie and had better living conditions than other people, Even he sought change, he wanted the 3rd estate's participation in the government.
On my way home from Pierre's house, I met a writer, Bastien Roux, who wanted to know what I had done at Bastille. I told her everything as well as my personal aspects on the revolution.
Leonardio Perisia
Pierre Leroy
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Name: Bastien Armand
Age: 37
Gender: Male
Occupation: Prison Guard at the Bastille
Social Class: 3rd Estate
Financial situation: Being employed as a soldier by the government, Armand first believed his occupation to be a stable one. However, he was soon proven wrong; The government reduced a great portion in his pay, causing him to just barely make a living for his family.
Appearance: Dark Haired with Dark eyes,some facial hair, has a burly body
Location (**Map of France**, **Map of Paris** Must be in the Paris region.
Cheap house near downtown Paris,
Habitual locations: (where are you found most of the time?) : He would like to be found in either his house or at the Bastille.
Daily routine: (If scheduled for work)
Armand’s schedule is a very boring one, he has either the day or night shift, in each where he needs to be at work for 12 hours with one meal break.
Personality/Quirks/Unique Personality Traits: Armand is sincere, but at times rebellious. Armand is insurgent against the government and is wanting a change,but he cannot openly participate among the revolutionaries, for Armand places his family over all other things.
Past/individual-family history:
Armand always had worked for the government for the soldier; in the past, he had been sent as reinforcements to the American Revolution. Closely watching a nation gaining freedom through a revolution, he believed the same possible for his own nation. Due to his age, he had now been incapable of serving in battle, soon being sent to work at the Bastille with other soldiers like him. At the Bastille, he kept close to one of the prisoners there, a revolutionary aristocrat.
Family: Wife, 2 sons, 3 daughters
Social relations with your own and other classes (people you deal with or know
about in the class, AND your opinions and feelings about them):
Religion: Had once been a Catholic, but after such gloomy periods in his life, Bastien Armand has abandoned it.
Education: elementary education
Languages you speak: French
Main privileges and/or hardships:
The main hardship Armand faces is that he wants to both maintain life for his family, and also join the revolutionaries.
Portrait: (find one online and paste it in)